Global Partnerships Intern

Responsibilities
About the Team

The Global Key Accounts (GKA) team leads partnerships with the world's largest brands in pursuit of unlocking global value for TikTok Shop. The team plays a critical role in supporting key, multi-national brands as they scale their Social Commerce presence and leverage TikTok Shop to drive user discovery, engagement, and purchase.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok

Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Summer Start Dates

• June 8th, 2026
• June 22nd, 2026
• July 6th, 2026

This Internship Provides Students The Opportunity To

• Lead a project to expand TikTok Shop's 1P Retail model through developing partnerships with key brands
• Optimize business inputs and outputs
• Partner with internal cross-functional teams to optimize the business model
• Discover innovative business models and solutions for projects by leveraging resources
• Solve key challenges by strong collaborating with cross-function teams

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a MBA degree, graduating after September 2026, able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer2026;
• Have a deep understanding of the Retail/E-Commerce industry;
• Experience successfully leading complex projects, and a track record of delivering results;
• Experience within sales, business development, or buying;
• Effective communicator and presenter;
• Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration;
• Experience with business analysis and P&L management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Quick learner, achieving results in a fast-paced environment, and continuously adapting to changing business needs;
• Experience presenting to senior executives;
• Strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills, particularly implemented in external facing situations;
• Attention to detail, affinity with numbers, logical and strong in problem solving;
• Familiar with TikTok and other content platforms.

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Job Information

About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.